It’s an easy stitch to do, and finishes the edges beautifully so that no canvas is visible. I’ve incorporated it into the design of all the bracelets here.

FINISHING TIPS

After you have finished the loop edge stitch, you can assemble the bracelet.

There are several options possible:

The bracelet photos above left and on the model show 4 decorative buttons sewn on the bracelet corners with black elastic used to fasten the two ends. I used fabric glue to fasten the elastic and the black lining onto the back of the tapestry.

OR you could sew just 1 button in the centre of one end (see Matisse bracelet above) and glue a loop of elastic onto the back of the two corners (or the middle) of the other end of the tapestry. Then you can line it using fabric glue.

OR you can purchase a 2” cuff bracelet blank (I ordered it from the internet) and attach the needlepoint canvas to it with double face tape. You can line (with fabric glue) the inside of the bracelet blank first if you want to hide the metal. (See bracelet photo above right)

OR you could use Velcro for the fastening just as I did for the free needlepoint bracelet design for the first VIVA ZIVA! newsletter. This option will require a bit more sewing.

OR you could attach a small brooch or pin instead of a button, to give it a look all your own.

Lots of choices for making up that perfect needlepoint bracelet!

I had so much fun designing and stitching these cuff needlepoint bracelets that I’m definitely going to design and make more this year! I hope you enjoy them as much as I have!